Job Description
Job Description
MISSION :
The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.”
BENEFITS :
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance options
- Paid Holidays / Sick Pay
- Generous Paid-Time Off – accruals increase with tenure
- Retirement Saving Plan (403B) – agency matches up to 3% on 1st year workiversary
- Staff Recognitions – Spot Awards, Employee of the Month
- Business Casual Office Environment
- Monthly Staff Gatherings / Team Culture
- 501(c)(3) Designation – you’re able to apply for PSLF Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts – LifeMart
Definition of Classification :
Under general supervision of the ECE Assistant Director, the Child Development Consultant will provide hands-on coaching experiences, training, and behavioral support for children and families enrolled at CAPC childcare locations throughout San Joaquin County, including those who may have open CPS cases and / or families who are active participants of the Cal-Works programs.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of behavior modification plans relative to the management of young children’s problematic behaviors, comprehensive assessments, referrals to community resources, case plans, instruction and trainings for teaching staff, follow-up contact, coaching, mentoring, and social service support to the client, family, and teaching staff. Critical to this role is relationship-building with families to engage them in all levels of service.
The Child Development Consultant will also work closely with implementing Teaching Pyramid (CSEFEL) strategies that will aid in behavioral challenges as well as support social-emotional development within the classroom.
This position requires travel throughout San Joaquin County. Spanish speaking preferred, not required.
Description of Duties :
General :
Represent the agency in a consistently professional manner, always modeling a commitment to the agency’s Mission and Values.Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between Early Education Services, other CAPC staff, volunteers, Board members, and , Children & Youth Services , CPS, community partner agencies, and other individuals relevant to the successful case management of each case. Network with other community agencies and participate when requested, in community and health fairs and other events designed to promote CAPC programs.Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission and values.Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, children and community members.Maintain compliance and knowledge of all CAPC Policies and Procedures, funding and regulatory rules, and laws that apply to the program contracts and oversight agencies.Have knowledge and experience supporting and implementing high-quality teaching and instructional practices including Classroom Scoring Assessment System (CLASS), Environment Rating Scale (ECERS / ITERS), Creative Curriculum, Teaching Pyramid (CSEFEL), The Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3).Have a solid working knowledge of behavior interventions and therapeutic techniques.Have a basic knowledge of mental illness diagnoses as it relates to the 0-5 population.Complete reports, trackers, documentation and other items as required by funding source or as directed by Department Director.Ensure First 5 data base is completed accurately and timely.Program Specific :
Classroom & Child Observation and AssessmentAssume a critical role in the classroom team by observing all children enrolled for challenging behaviors, offering supportive & strategic interventions for the teachers to utilize to reduce frequency of those behaviors.
Collaborate with families to complete ASQ-SE rescreen assessments of all identified children enrolled within the timeframe. Complete necessary Child Plus documentation to ensure this deadline is achieved and recorded accurately.
Complete other assessment measures as directed by the Department Director.
Utilize assessment tools to support families in identifying needed referrals.Create a collaborative working relationship with the teaching teams of each classroom and develop strategies to effectively share outcomes of assessment measures and discuss needs of each student and family.
Effectively and regularly communicate with families about observations related to their child, their child’s behavior, outcome of assessment measures and any recommendations for intervention or other supportive services.
Participate in clinical consultation as assigned for the purposes of reviewing child case history and to determine whether / when referrals for higher level of intervention should be facilitated.
Implement coaching, training, and support to teaching staff and families involving behavioral intervention for all children enrolled in a CAPC childcare program.Use assessment and observation outcomes to appropriately develop and implement appropriate behavior intervention and child support plans in a consistent manner appropriate to the Individual’s life setting and needs.
Design systematic procedures that result in lasting positive changes in individual student behaviors.
Maintain files on a daily basis and assisting with any related statistical and / or evaluation components.Provide whole classroom social skills lessons to support children with challenges on relevant topics recommended by teaching staff or through observation.Consult with teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula.Support teachers in maintenance of / response to crisis situations when appropriate.Assume responsibility for case assessments, service / client plans, and reports for each client. Meet contractual deadlines as outlined in program Scope of Work, or as assigned my Department Director.Establish trust with families through family centered support and encouragement. Engage a minimum of 80% of families in acceptance of home-based supports.Facilitate regular team meetings that include teaching staff and families to review child’s progress and efficacy of child support plan interventions. Revise as necessary.Model implementation of child support plan strategies to ensure consistency in the classroom. Observe for proper understanding and implementation from teachers and families; provide supportive coaching / redirection where appropriate.In Home Supportive ServicesEngage a minimum of 80% of families in acceptance of home-based supports.
Conduct home based visits with families at a frequency determined appropriate by the child’s support plan.Support families in understanding and implementing the strategies outlined in the child’s support plan.Provide general case management support, providing referrals for community resources as needs arise.Promptly and accurately document services provided in Child Plus and any other file required by funding source or as directed by Department Director.Collect required surveys at the end of program implementation as required by funding source or as directed by the Department Director.Provide quality coaching, training and mentoring to establish effective implementation & support of the Teaching Pyramid (CSEFEL) in CAPC classrooms.A. Promote program-wide expectations for behavior
Safe
RespectfulFriendlyProvide activities that will increase children’s social emotional-development and encourage positive approaches to learning.Provide opportunities for children to interact and cooperate with one another to promote respect, acceptance and appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, and promote appropriate social skills, competence, and respect for the feelings and rights of others.Support teachers and parents establish a consistent daily schedule, predictable routines and transitions that keep the educational flow moving from one activity to another.Assist teachers with implementing Teaching Pyramid Strategies to strength each child’s social emotional development.Actively participate in required CSEFEL trainings as assigned. This may include evenings and weekends.Implement Kindermusic curriculum in each classroom to enhance parent-child attachment & parent engagement in the classroom.Participate in required Kindermusic training.
Demonstrate mastery of the Kindermusic curriculum and available teacher resources. Operate classes with fidelity to the Kindermusic model.Problem-solve to increase family engagement for each classroom.Develop a schedule that meets the needs of family’s enrolled in the program and ensures their ability to participate.Employ strategies to ensure materials are on-hand and delivered within necessary timeframes to participants.Stay current on curriculum changes or other changes to the Kindermusic program that would influence service delivery.Minimum Qualifications
Education : BA degree in Child Development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or related field.Experience : Two years of relevant experience teaching / working with children (ages 0 to 5) and families. Preschool classroom experience preferred.Language : Spanish speaking preferred, not required.
